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Totalitarianism

Totalitarianism is total government control over all aspects of a person's life, public and private.

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Totalitarian leaders during World War 2?

Francisco Franco was a totalitarian dictator of Spain but he was not part of the Axis Force because his nation was a neutral nation. There were two totalitarian dictators who were part of the Axis Force in World War 2. They were Benito Mussolini of Italy and Adolf Hitler of Germany. Josef Stalin was the dictator of the communist Soviet Union (Russia). Stalin was allied with Mussolini and Hitler at the beginning of the war but once the Germans attacked The Soviet Union that ended their alliance. The USSR then joined the Allied Forces.

How many human cost of totalitarian regimes were in Germany?

Hitler joined the Nazi party in 1919 when it only had about 200 members. He proved a galvanizing leader and the party grew rapidly. Although the politcs of the German republic could be rough and tumble with frequent street violence, which the Nazis were happy to participate in, the elections were generally free and honest and the Nazis electoral strength grew rapidly. After elections in 1932 the Nazis had the most seats in the Reichstag (parliament) and, after a lot of political maneuvering, Hitler was appointed chancellor in January of 1933. After that he abolished the constitution and banned all other political parties. Michael Montagne

Did Totalitarian regimes condemn atheism?

Some did and do, others didn't and don't. Hitler attacked atheists as he seemed to equate atheism with communism.

What four countries were ruled by totalitarian during world war 2?

Germany (Adolf Hitler) and Russia (Josef Stalin).

Many people believe Italy was a totalitarian government, but historians aren't sure whether Mussolini intended to have complete control over the people.

Another possibly totalitarian government was Japan under Hirohito's rule. However, most people don't believe it was a totalitarian government.

Why was the totalitarian state well suited to fascism?

It is because fascism is a form of right-wing totalitarianism that emphasizes the subordination of an individual to advance the interests of the state.

What is one primary way totalitarianism differs from democratic thinking?

The major difference between a democratic government and a totalitarian government is crucial to understanding human nature. In a democratic government its most central idea is that adults are the better judges of what is in their best interests. This is predicated on the availability of accurate information available to the general public. The center theme of a totalitarian government is that the government is a better judge of what is beneficial of its own citizens.Clearly the former idea makes common sense. Governments that believe they know what is best for its citizens flies in the face of all common sense.

What 4 ways totalitarian governments control its people?

police terror

indoctrination

censorship

persecution

Source:

http://fc.rsu24.org/~avantine/FOV1-0002255E/2%20Tolitarianism%20Case%20Study%20Stalinist%20Russia%2030%202.pdf?Plugin=Loft

How was Mustafa Kemal Ataturk a totalitarian leader?

He was not - he was elected president and had a parliament, just as the USA, Germany, France, Italy etc etc have.

Is the handmaids tale totalitarian?

'The Handmaid's Tale' is a novel.

The government described in the novel is definitely Totalitarian.

Who would take over if a totalitarian dictator was assassinated?

The various powerful and rival factions come together and agree upon a person acceptable to all. Usually a person perceived as a safe non-entity that each group imagines they can control.

This method failed miserably in Germany, leading to Hitler. However, the Russians in their communist phase got it down to an exact science, in which they hardly ever had to kill too many people during the changeover.

Towards the end of the Soviet era, it got so that they could just retire their "leaders" to rest homes, a somewhat large improvement from the random ditches and dumpsters that had served originally.

Which totalitarian leader kept his country out of world war 11?

Spain's dictator Francisco Franco kept his country out of World War 2 by declaring neutrality.

Dictatorship and a totalitarian dictatorship?

A dictatorship Is a system where one person rules an area or country. A totalitarian dictatorship is when that one person interferes with every aspect of your life. In a way, a dictatorship can still be considered free

What was the significance of the totalitarian?

Totalitarianism is a system of government in which all social, political, economic, intellectual, cultural, and spiritual activities are controlled by the rulers of a state. A totalitarian state is ruled by a leader who controls a political party, such as Nazi Germany under Adolf Hitler, Communist China under Mao tse-tung, and the USSR under Joseph Stalin.